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At Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD), we’re more than educators. We are innovators, collaborators, and community builders serving over 64,000 students and 8,500 educators across the region. Whether it’s general education, special education, or career technical education, we lead with purpose and partnership to make a meaningful difference every day.
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Position Summary
The Behavior Consultant is responsible for consultation to constituent school district programs and/or Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) center-based programs regarding the planning and implementation of behavior support services.
Minimum Qualifications
- Limited or full approval as school social worker (BSW or MSW), school psychologist, counselor, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or teacher consultant for the emotionally impaired required. School social workers must hold valid social work license (P.A. 610 of 2004) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). School counselors must hold a Michigan School Guidance Counselor License or valid Michigan teacher certificate with an endorsement in guidance and counseling.
- Social Workers not currently holding full MSW approval must at minimum: be a LARA licensed bachelor level SSW, be enrolled in a Master of Social Work program, and continue to make annual progress with completion and temporary approval within 3 years.
- Minimum of three years of satisfactory experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting and/or successful and documented experience working with individuals with behavior challenges required.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $46,000 - $90,934 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Work Schedule: 186 days / 7.0 hours daily
Paid Time Off:
- Sick Days - 13
- Personal Business Days - 3
- Bereavement Leave
Insurance:
Employees are eligible for the following insurance benefits after one full day of employment:
- Comprehensive health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield - MESSA
- Dental and Vision Coverage (no cost to employee and qualifying family members)
- Life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Additional coverages; supplemental benefit options, additional life insurance and pet insurance
Retirement: Two plan options through the 15th largest pension system in the United States, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development opportunities
- Longevity pay after 10 years of service
Why Grow With Us?
- We value each other, support one another, and celebrate every win.
- We don’t just talk about growth, we support it with mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and leadership opportunities that help you shape your future.
- Wellness and support programs that promote a healthy work-life balance, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness opportunities, and paid community service time.
- Make a direct impact on the lives of students and families.
- Be a part of an employee-focused culture that believes “People are our Greatest Asset”.
Genesee Intermediate School District is proud of our inclusive and supportive culture that encourages growth, celebrates teamwork, and embraces new ideas. Through our mission of leadership, service, innovation, and partnering for success, we offer meaningful professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that help you grow personally and professionally.
Questions Along the Way?
If you have questions about the role, the hiring process, or GISD’s culture, reach out at any time!
Human Resources: 810-591-4260
Email: GISDHR@geneseeisd.org
Equal Employment Opportunity
Genesee Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in its programs or employment practices.
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Genesee Intermediate School District
Human Resources and Operations
Employee Job Description
Job Title:
Behavior Consultant
Job Summary:
The Behavior Consultant is responsible for consultation to constituent school district programs
and/or Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) center-based programs regarding the
planning and implementation of behavior support services.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):
1. Provides consultant services on individual students served by constituent school
districts and/or GISD center-based programs.
2. Provides consultation to administrators and instructional staff regarding district policies,
practices, and procedures for positive behavior support.
3. Provides consultation to administrators, instructional, and support staff on the planning
and implementation of behavior support interventions/strategies/programs.
4. Provides in-service activities to school district personnel in the collection of behavior
data, functional analysis, and other related topics.
5. Provides parents with techniques to assess and implement positive behavior strategies
in the home/community environments.
6. As needed, participates as a member of a Student Assistance Team, Tier 2 or Tier 3
Behavior Support Team meetings, Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT)
meetings, or Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) meetings.
7. Participates in staff development and in-service activities.
8. Services as a liaison to community agencies regarding behavior support and related
services.
9. Provides consultation to school personnel regarding relationships with parents and care
providers concerning behavior support and related services.
10. Supports the district system development to implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
(MTSS) for behavior.
11. Utilizes the work at GISD implementation team to implement at the Local Education
Agency (LEA) levels.
12. Guides LEA problem solving and implementation planning through a data-based
decision-making process designed to use capacity, fidelity, and student outcome data.
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Essential Duties (Continued):
13. Consults, counsels, and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students, and
appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns
developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
14. Has a basic understanding of academic and behavioral development milestones for
school aged children.
15. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.
Other Duties:
1. May serve as a resource person to local school district improvement teams related to
the assigned area of responsibility.
2. Represents the district on various community agencies and professional organizations
as appropriate to the assigned area.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
Limited or full approval as school social worker (BSW or MSW), school psychologist, counselor,
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or teacher consultant for the emotionally impaired
required. School social workers must hold valid social work license (P.A. 610 of 2004) through
the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). School counselors must
hold a Michigan School Guidance Counselor License or valid Michigan teacher certificate with
an endorsement in guidance and counseling.
Social Workers not currently holding full MSW approval must at minimum: be a LARA licensed
bachelor level SSW, be enrolled in a Master of Social Work program, and continue to make
annual progress with completion and temporary approval within 3 years.
Experience:
Minimum of three years of satisfactory experience working with students with disabilities in a
school setting and/or successful and documented experience working with individuals with
behavior challenges required.
Skills/Other:
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communication with
administrators, staff, parents/guardians, and community agencies. Demonstrated enthusiasm
and a positive attitude. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
students, peers, parents, school personnel, and community agencies. Knowledgeable about
educational organizations, educational law, and the areas of educational assessment and
evaluation. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill
sets change with technology and the needs of the district.
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Skills/Other (Continued):
Training/knowledge in the areas of Positive Support Systems, Social Emotional Learning, and/or
other related behavior pedagogy. Experience with collecting behavior data. Demonstrated
mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the requirements of the position. Works
successfully as a member of the team. Has the ability to utilize meeting outcomes to effectively
run meetings, action plan, and follow through utilizing a coaching model. Demonstrate honesty,
integrity, and professionalism at all times. Ability to travel to and from GISD, constituent school
districts, students’ homes, and other agencies. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Punctuality
and good attendance are requirements for the position. Exercise good judgment and make
decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines.
Special Job Considerations:
Certification: Required
Type of Certification: License or Certification Required
Bargaining Unit: Genesee Intermediate Educational Association
Salary Schedule: Certificated
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Monitoring and Technical Assistance
Supervision:
Date: October 21, 2005; May 13, 2009; June 25, 2012; June 27, 2016; February 15, 2019;
March 21, 2022; October 14, 2022; May 9, 2023. June 10, 2025
Approved: TLH: kv
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